13th October 1992
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| The line from Harbin through Hailar to the Russian border at Manzhouli formed the original Trans-Siberian route. It was very busy with freight traffic from oilfields and collieries that abound in this area of Inner Mongolia. Although diesels had taken over the main passenger trains everything else was still steam hauled in 1992. Here JS No.5741 is seen heading back to Hailar depot after delivering a local freight to a nearby works. |
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| QJ No.2758 heading for servicing at Hailar after delivering coal empties. |
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| As the sun sets the evening local eastbound passenger service is hauled by QJ No.2852. |
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| The late sun glints on QJ No.2884 as it nears a level crossing on the outskirts of Hailar. |